How did a massive tobacco settlement change Tennessee? Plus the local news for November 20, 2024.
Metro Council considers banning smoking and vapor products to improve health and business economics. How do dive bar patrons feel about it?
Backers say banning smoking in bars where it’s been allowed will improve health and business. But some patrons say they’ll miss the smoky atmosphere.
Hookah and cannabis are holding up Nashville’s smoking ban in bars
A Metro Council proposal to ban smoking and vaping, even in 21-and-up bars, makes an exception for cigar bars. But hookah lounges and a new cannabis restaurant could be forced to change their businesses if the ordinance passes.
Tennessee Health Officials Ask To Revive Anti-Smoking Spending After Years Of Nothing
Tennessee health officials say they’re making anti-smoking initiatives their top priority next year. That’s because the state ranks basically dead last in spending on smoking prevention, and it shows in the state’s overall health.
Poll Claims Even Smokers Support Tighter Tobacco Rules In Tennessee
Listen Tennesseans appear to back stricter regulations on smoking, according to a poll released Tuesday by anti-smoking advocates. The statewide survey asked whether residents support raising the tobacco age and banning smoking in public places. And a sizeable and bipartisan majority said yes.
Why A Tobacco Giant Supports Raising Tennessee’s Smoking Age
Listen The Tennessee legislature is considering whether to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21. It’s a move that even has some support from one of the world’s largest tobacco conglomerates.
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